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Battery changing
This Lucien Piccard watch was my first ‘big’ watch back when that trend was still a trend (as opposed to a norm). I don’t know much about the brand, but this piece stood out as a chronograph with its tough tank/block of steel look combined with a whitish MOP dial (not so evident in pictures). Anyway, the battery ran out and now It m wondering if I can easily change it myself or find a watch /jewelry repair shop to do it for me.
I know there’s experienced people on the forum like Cazalea who does it all the time. Is it as easy as popping the lid off the back and replacing with one of those small round flat batteries, or is there more to it?
My questions are:
1. How to pop the lid?
2. I will see what battery is there already, but is there a standard battery type/brand I should look for?
3. Finally, how to secure the lid once battery is replaced?
Thanks all!
Interesting piece and I am a fan of MOP.
I never trust myself not to damage them so always take to a watchmaker.
That’s the best move. I was curious to try on this old piece, but I don’t want to ruin completely. Thanks.
Great looking watch
I'm reminded of a great quote to live by "If in doubt don't" so agree with the suggestion of getting a pro to do it for you if possible.
Marc
Agreed. Plus, who am I kidding…I’m too chicken to try myself anyway.
But it’s such an old, mostly unused watch at this point so I was curious. But I don’t want to ruin it.
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣I never bothered to look at the subdials before! It’s not high horology, but still funny to see.
Get a chisel and a hammer first, then …
Drop off the watch at the jewelers or the kiosk at the mall. Then go take out your manly energy on some rocks with hammer and chisel. Then go back and get your watch. I do between 2-5 a month now; at one time I was doing battery changes daily.
Unlike bicycle riding, it’s easy to forget the tricks or lose the knack.
This reminds me I have 4 waiting on the bench right now.